Favorite I Am Maximus was victorious for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins in an exciting Randox Grand Nationwide at Aintree.
I Am Maximus claimed the 2024 Grand Nationwide for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins within the well-known JP McManus colors, giving the dominant Irish coach a second win within the race, having final received again in 2005 with Hedgehunter.
Minella Indo seemed set to repeat Rachael Blackmoore’s 2021 win within the latter levels of the race however the favorite simply discovered extra to land this yr’s renewal.
It wasn’t with out drama as final yr’s winner Corach Rambler was out of the race early as he fell on the first with the well-fancied Mr Unimaginable and Mahler Mission falling at fence 16.
All horses and jockeys returned protected after the race.
It was a primary Grand Nationwide triumph for Townend, whereas proprietor JP McManus was putting at Aintree for the third time after Do not Push It (2010) and Minella Occasions (2021).
Mullins mentioned: “Paul was tremendous on him. The horse was no assist plenty of the way in which spherical however at all times had that bit within the tank – he bided his time and delivered.
“I’m buzzing here now, it’s huge. I’m now checking the whole team to make sure there’s no injuries.”
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